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Monday, July 25, 2016

Shenandoah Valley Conservation and Dam Technician Position

Title: Conservation &
Dam Technician

Salary: $29,000-$33,000

Start Date: 2016-09-26

Location: Shenandoah Valley
Soil and Water Conservation District

Job Description: The Shenandoah Valley Soil & Water
Conservation District (SVSWCD) is a self-governing public agency that is
governed by an eight-member Board of Directors and covers the counties of
Rockingham and Page, and the City of Harrisonburg. Under the direction of the SVSWCD Board of
Directors and under the supervision of the District Manager, the District
Conservation & Dam Technician will be responsible for performing a wide
range of technical and administrative duties that pertain to the implementation
of the SVSWCD’s activities, services and programs. The work of the SVSWCD
focuses on water quality and quantity, soils, land-use and land development
practices, innovative best management practices, agricultural best management
practices, stream protection, research, analysis and implementation of special
projects and demonstration projects, and education and outreach to a broad
spectrum of stakeholders, including workshops and programs for professionals,
agricultural producers, youth, and the general public. Responsibilities include regular contact with
farmers, contractors, public officials, District Board members and the general
public, requiring judgement and tact in all interactions. Assignments and some
supervision are given by other members of the SVSWCD and Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) staff. This position is a full time position with
regular work hours of 8am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday and occasionally
includes extended work hours, evening and weekend hours, and overnight travel
for training and meetings. This position
is considered exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The SVSWCD office
environment is collaborative, supportive and flexible. The SVSWCD’s small staff is forward-thinking,
innovative, motivated and dedicated. The position is considered a term
position, for a period of one year, renewable on an annual basis. Due to the
uncertain nature of dam maintenance and potential for emergencies associated
with dams, the employee could be called on to check on dams at all hours and
during inclement weather situations.